1. Summary
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The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) accepts exchange students from partner universities with which the University has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding concerning student exchange. Exchange students can choose between the Type G and Type U programs.
The Type G program is designed for graduate students. Type G participants will belong to one of the Graduate Schools which they applied for and be able to take various courses or conduct research under the guidance of faculty members.
The Type U program is designed for undergraduate students to take various courses given in English and/or Japanese in the various Faculties in accordance with their English and/or Japanese language proficiency.
The Type G program is designed for graduate students. Type G participants will belong to one of the Graduate Schools which they applied for and be able to take various courses or conduct research under the guidance of faculty members.
The Type U program is designed for undergraduate students to take various courses given in English and/or Japanese in the various Faculties in accordance with their English and/or Japanese language proficiency.
2. Features of Type G & Type U
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| Type G | Type U | |
|---|---|---|
| Student status | Graduate | Undergraduate |
| Affiliation at UTokyo | Graduate School to which they applied and were admitted | USTEP Office |
| Courses | [Special Auditor] Taking regular courses predominantly in Japanese | Taking regular English and/or Japanese courses across Faculties |
| Research guidance | [Special Research Student] Conducting research under the guidance of a faculty member | In principal, N/A |
| Language requirement | English and/or Japanese | English and/or Japanese |
For more details on Type G and Type U, please refer to their websites:
3. Partner Universities (student exchanges administered by the Division of International Affairs)
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| Country/Region | Partner University | |
|---|---|---|
| Asia | China | Fudan University |
| Nankai University | ||
| Nanjing University | ||
| Peking University | ||
| Shanghai Jiao Tong University | ||
| Tsinghua University | ||
| Hong Kong | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | |
| The University of Hong Kong | ||
| Indonesia | Gadjah Mada University | |
| Malaysia | University of Malaya | |
| Philippines | University of the Philippines | |
| Republic of Korea | Korea University | |
| Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) | ||
| Seoul National University | ||
| Yonsei University | ||
| Singapore | Nanyang Technological University | |
| National University of Singapore | ||
| Taiwan | National Chiao Tung University | |
| National Taiwan University | ||
| Thailand | Chulalongkorn University | |
| Central and South America | Brazil | University of São Paulo |
| Chile | The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile | |
| The University of Chile | ||
| Mexico | El Colegio de México | |
| The National Autonomous University of Mexico | ||
| North America | Canada | McGill University |
| University of British Columbia | ||
| University of Toronto | ||
| University of Victoria | ||
| United States of America | Johns Hopkins University | |
| Northeastern University | ||
| Princeton University | ||
| Swarthmore College | ||
| University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign | ||
| University of Washington | ||
| Yale University (Yale Fox International Fellowship Program) | ||
| Oceania | Australia | Australian National University |
| Monash University | ||
| The University of Adelaide | ||
| The University of Melbourne | ||
| The University of Queensland | ||
| The University of Sydney | ||
| The University of New South Wales | ||
| New Zealand | The University of Auckland | |
| University of Otago | ||
| Europe | Denmark | University of Copenhagen |
| Finland | University of Helsinki | |
| France | École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS) | |
| École Polytechnique | ||
| Institut d'etudes politiques de Paris (SciencesPo) | ||
| The Université Grenoble Alpes | ||
| University of Strasbourg | ||
| Germany | Free University of Berlin | |
| Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich | ||
| University of Cologne | ||
| Ireland | Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin | |
| University College Dublin | ||
| Italy | Sapienza University of Rome | |
| Netherlands | Leiden University | |
| University of Groningen | ||
| Russia | Saint Petersburg State University | |
| Spain | Autonomous University of Madrid | |
| Sweden | KTH Royal Institute of Technology | |
| Lund University | ||
| Stockholm University | ||
| Uppsala University | ||
| Switzerland | Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich) | |
| University of Geneva | ||
| United Kingdom | Durham University | |
| School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London | ||
| The University of Glasgow | ||
| The University of Manchester | ||
| The University of Sheffield | ||
| University College London | ||
| University of Exeter | ||
| University of Southampton | ||
| The University of Warwick | ||
4. FAQs
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Application
Eligibility- Q1. My university is not listed on the USTEP site as a partner university. Can I still apply?
- A1. No. UTokyo accepts exchange students from partner universities with which the University has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding concerning university-wide student exchange. Applications to USTEP will be accepted only through the partner universities’ offices responsible for student exchange. Having said that, your university may have School/Faculty-level exchange agreement(s) with UTokyo. Please consult your home institution first.
- Q2. I would like to participate in the Type U during my first (or second) year in a 4-year bachelor's program. Am I eligible?
- A2. No. The Type U students will be registered in the Senior Division of UTokyo, which is for the 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students, and thus, we would recommend that students complete at least 3 semesters in their 4-year bachelor's program before applying to the Type U.
Letters of reference
- Q3. Does my referee have to be a professor whose class(es) I have taken before at my university?
- A3. Yes, it must be signed by a professor of your major. Also, additional references are very welcome as long as you provide at least one letter of reference issued by a faculty member at your home university who knows your academic performance.
Language and other requirements
- Q4. I am a Type U (undergraduate) applicant. What is the language requirement?
- A4. The Type U program requires exchange students to be proficient in English and/or Japanese, depending on the courses they wish to take. Those who have graduated from high schools where the medium of instruction is English or Japanese will be regarded as English or Japanese native speakers, respectively. Unless they attend/have attended universities where English is the language of instruction, non-native English speakers must submit an official certificate as indicated below.
Students who wish to take courses offered in English: A minimum TOEFL (iBT) score of 90, IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or CAE
Students who wish to take courses offered in Japanese: JLPT Level N1 - Q5. I am a Type G (graduate) applicant. Are there any language requirements?
- A5. Each Graduate School has its own requirements for language proficiency and other conditions depending on your exchange student status, "Special Auditor" or "Special Research Student". For details, please refer to Prerequisites for USTEP Type G Applicants.
Course selection
- Q6. I want to see the list of courses for the next year(s) I will be at UTokyo. When will it be available?
- A6. Our online course catalog is updated in March.
- Q7. The language of instruction for the course I wish to take at UTokyo is "Japanese/English". What does that mean?
- A7. The language of instruction in "Japanese/English" indicates that the course is taught in both languages. Therefore, proficiency in both languages is required.
- Q8. I want to receive course selection advice.
- A8. You will receive such advice once you are admitted to USTEP, and you can modify your course list before registration.
Credits
- Q9. I need to earn and transfer certain credits to my home university. How many credits should I register at UTokyo?
- A9. At UTokyo, courses worth 2 credits consist of 13 x 105-minute classes. Some Graduate Schools have a minimum number of required credits. Please refer to Prerequisites for USTEP Type G Applicants and consult with your home university to see how those credits would be counted and whether the courses you wish to take would be transferable.
Financial support
Scholarships- Q10. Are there scholarships available for USTEP students? If there are, how do I apply?
- A10. Scholarships from other sources, such as the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), may be available. For further information, please refer to "Scholarships" in 6. Additional Information.
Student life
Housing- Q11. Is university housing guaranteed?
- A11. No. Exchange students may apply for university housing. However, because of the limited number of facilities, the assignment of university housing is not guaranteed. The International Exchange Group at UTokyo will contact students with details of the procedure after their admission is granted. For further information, please visit our Housing Office website at http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/administration/housing-office/index.html
Other
- Q12. Does UTokyo offer any short-term, non-degree programs held in English?
- A12. You will find a list of short-term, non-degree programs offered in English at the following link: http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/prospective-students/special_programs.html
5. Brochure
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6. Inquiries
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Please read our FAQs before sending an email. We are unable to reply to inquiries already addressed in the FAQs.
You can contact the International Exchange Group using the form linked below.
Please include the following information in your message:
[Home university]
[Current year (Type U or G)]
[Planned period of exchange at UTokyo]
[Major]
[(For Type G) Graduate School you would like to enroll in]
International Exchange Group Contact Form
You can contact the International Exchange Group using the form linked below.
Please include the following information in your message:
[Home university]
[Current year (Type U or G)]
[Planned period of exchange at UTokyo]
[Major]
[(For Type G) Graduate School you would like to enroll in]
International Exchange Group Contact Form
